Quiz

/kwɪz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A short, informal assessment of someone's knowledge on a particular subject.

I took an online quiz to determine my personality type.

An informal test or examination.

The teacher gave a pop quiz to see how much we remembered.

A test of knowledge, typically as a game or in a classroom setting.

She studied all night for the math quiz.

verb

To question or interrogate someone in order to test their knowledge.

The professor quizzed the students on the reading material.

To conduct a short oral or written test.

She quizzed him on vocabulary words before the exam.

The origin of the word 'quiz' is uncertain, but it may derive from the Latin word 'quis', meaning 'who.'

pop quiz

An unexpected quiz given to assess students' knowledge quickly.

quiz night

An event where quizzes are held, often in a social setting.

quiz show

A television program where contestants answer questions to win prizes.

examination

A formal test to assess knowledge or proficiency.

assessment

An evaluation of a person's knowledge or skill.

test

An examination or trial to assess performance.

To quiz someone can also mean to give them a hard time or grill them.

Stop quizzing me about my plans; I’ll tell you when I’m ready.

A playful way to refer to a casual test among friends.

We had a quick quiz at the coffee shop to see who knew more trivia.